Tim Farrell/The Star-LedgerWill John MacLean finally get his chance to coach the Devils?

Now that Jacques Lemaire has decided to retire instead of coming back next season to coach the Devils, who takes over?

Will John MacLean finally get his chance?

General manager Lou Lamoriello isn't saying, but here are a few candidates:

John MacLean-- He's done well at Lowell (AHL) and every young player that comes up from the minors has words of praise. His time may have come.

Mario Tremblay-- Why not? He would continue Lemaire's philosophy and he is, without question, deserving of another opportunity to be a head coach in the NHL.

Larry Robinson-- It would be his third term. Very unlikely that he'd want to coach the team again, but he is loyal and Lamoriello loves to bring people back.

Scott Stevens-- No experience behind the bench. And he isn't thrilled about being away from home at this time in his life.

Robbie Ftorek-- Go ahead, laugh. But Lamoriello has been known to spring a surprise or two.

Devils coach Jacques Lemaire says he'll retire

Devils coach Jacques Lemaire says he'll retire After saying on Friday that Jacques Lemaire would be back next season, New Jersey Devils general manager, Lou Lamoriello, discovered over the weekend that the 64-year-old coach has decided to retire. (Video by Tony Kurdzuk / The Star-Ledger)